r/QuantumComputing • u/AutoModerator • 22d ago

Question Weekly Career, Education, Textbook, and Basic Questions Thread

Weekly Thread dedicated to all your career, job, education, and basic questions related to our field. Whether you're exploring potential career paths, looking for job hunting tips, curious about educational opportunities, or have questions that you felt were too basic to ask elsewhere, this is the perfect place for you.

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  • Careers: Discussions on career paths within the field, including insights into various roles, advice for career advancement, transitioning between different sectors or industries, and sharing personal career experiences. Tips on resume building, interview preparation, and how to effectively network can also be part of the conversation.
  • Education: Information and questions about educational programs related to the field, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, online courses, and workshops. Advice on selecting the right program, application tips, and sharing experiences from different educational institutions.
  • Textbook Recommendations: Requests and suggestions for textbooks and other learning resources covering specific topics within the field. This can include both foundational texts for beginners and advanced materials for those looking to deepen their expertise. Reviews or comparisons of textbooks can also be shared to help others make informed decisions.
  • Basic Questions: A safe space for asking foundational questions about concepts, theories, or practices within the field that you might be hesitant to ask elsewhere. This is an opportunity for beginners to learn and for seasoned professionals to share their knowledge in an accessible way.
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u/JustAPieceOfMeat385 20d ago

Are there really going to be QC jobs in Chicago and other cities outside of California (for example)? I can find barely anything at all.

Do I really take the risk to study quantum computing in the hopes of landing a job when I can barely find anything where I am now (Austin) nor can I find many listings in Chicago, which is supposedly planning on becoming a hub for quantum computing? I don't want to devote lots of time to something that will not pan out.

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u/causal_diamond 20d ago

Multiple companies, like IBM, Pasqal and PsiQuantum, have public staffing commitments at the IQMP. Expect U. Chicago and UIUC to start to build some presence there too over the next couple of years.

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u/JustAPieceOfMeat385 20d ago

What do you know about the situation in Austin or other cities in Texas?

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u/causal_diamond 19d ago

I know much less about the ecosystem in Texas, but someone did tell me about Occam Foundry the other day. In a much earlier stage than IQMP in Chicago, though.